Tribunal sets £98.66 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, fixing the weekly rent at £98.66, which includes water rates but excludes council tax. This decision applies from 4 April 2022.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination that includes specified service charges, as applied in this case involving a maisonette in a multi-story building.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £98.66, including specific service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £98.66, excluding council tax but including water rates. The decision took effect on 4 April 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CM/MNR/2022/0062
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £98.66 Per Week (excluding council tax but including water rates of £8.17 pw and any amount in box 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 April 2022
3. The amount included for services is £2.96 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 20 July 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Maisonette in a block on 2nd & 3rd floors, accessed vi common external stairs. Accommodation comprise 1 Reception, Kitchen, 3 x Bedrooms, bathroom, heated by district heating system. No garden
[NAME] of Decision 25 August 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £98.66, including water rates.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the rent should include water rates.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £98.66 per week, including water rates, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent at £98.66 per week, including water rates.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set at £98.66 per week, including water rates.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.